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Fire hits garages, vehicles, in Solway

A garage fire in Solway on Wednesday afternoon caused an estimated $77,000 in damage. The Bemidji and Solway Fire Departments, along with DNR firefighters responded to the garage fire at about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in Eckles Township. (Submitted photo)

DFL legislators talk bonding at BSU; Thissen says spending cap likely to change

Minnesota Speaker of the House Paul Thissen speaks to Bemidji media and community members inside Memorial Hall at BSU. The building is one of several on campus that will be renovated or demolished as part of an extensive renovation for which BSU has requested $13.79 million in this year’s state bonding bill. Next to Thissen are (left to right) Rep. Roger Erickson, DFL-Baudette, Bemidji Mayor Rita Albrecht and Rep. John Persell, DFL-Bemidji. Zach Kayser | Bemidji Pioneer

Mixed feelings toward 'Fargo'

Martin Freeman as Lester Nygaard in the FX series "Fargo."

Visiting with Veterans: Peterson tours Bemidji VA clinic

U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., listens to veterans from local VFW Post 1260 as he visits the Bemidji Veterans Administration clinic Wednesday. Veterans facing the camera are Dan Haugen, left, and Kelly Booge. Facing away is Post Commander Bruce Malterud. (Zach Kayser | Bemidji Pioneer)
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Fire hits garages, vehicles, in Solway
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Body found in Duluth believed to be that of missing elderly woman
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Fire hits garages, vehicles, in Solway
Helping with the heart: Sanford Bemidji receives grant to help with cardiac care
DFL legislators talk bonding at BSU; Thissen says spending cap likely to change
Thief River Falls man faces charges in high-speed chase
  WARREN, Minn. -- A Thief River Falls man led Marshall County deputies on a chase at more than 120 mph in a stolen car Monday, authorities said. According to a news release from the Marshall County Sheriff's Office, Christian B. Potucek, 20, appeared Wednesday in district...
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Retired Dr. Brian Livermore on Wednesday discussed the importance of acting quickly to seek help in response to a suspected heart attack. Livermore should know: On Aug. 9, 2013, he suffered an ST-elevated myocardial infarction, or STEMI, heart attack, in which blood flow is completely blocked to a portion of the heart. Unless the blockage is quickly eliminated, the patient is at serious risk of death or disability, thus its nickname “the widow maker.”
Helping with the heart: Sanford Bemidji receives grant to help with cardiac care
BEMIDJI -- When Dr. Brian Livermore saw the EKG, he knew he was dying. "I recognized right away what was going on," Livermore recalled Wednesday...
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Intoxicated man smashes way through senior facility
BEMIDJI -- A Windsong Catered Living resident was the victim of an unpleasant wake-up call Saturday morning when she encountered a man banging on her patio door. Sean Foster Heideman, 25, of Centennial, Colo., was arrested for first-degree damage to property in an occupied dwelling...
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MN 2020 touts rebates as helping to relieve "most unfair" tax
BEMIDJI -- Matt Entenza had a message for Bemidji homeowners and renters Wednesday: there's money on the way. The former DFL legislator and gubernatorial candidate held a press conference in City Hall to highlight renewed funding for two tax rebate programs under Gov. Mark Dayton:...
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Crime report for April 15
Sheriff’s Report The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls on Tuesday: Assist 9:25 a.m. Beltrami County Sheriff and deputies assisted Norman County with Manhunt in Ada. Police Report The Bemidji Police Department responded to the following calls...
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Bemidji fire calls for April 15
The Bemidji Fire Department responded to the following calls on Tuesday: 5:11 p.m. Water flow alarm on the 1800 block of Paul Bunyan Drive. 5:50 p.m. Medical on the 900 block of Beltrami Ave.
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Daily arrests for April 15-16
The following people were booked into the Beltrami County Jail Tuesday. The charges listed here do not necessarily reflect the nature of the counts that may be levied against them by the Beltrami County Attorney's Office. Robert Paul Charwood, 41 F-COURT/PENDING-609.487 Fleeing...
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Body found in Duluth believed to be that of missing elderly woman
  DULUTH -- Duluth police said Wednesday that they believe a body found Tuesday in the city's Lincoln Park neighborhood is that of an elderly woman missing since last summer. Police said preliminary evidence led them to believe the body is that of Dale Elizabeth Gerard,...
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Area high school roundup: Red Lake's Roger White is Section 8A boys basketball Coach of Year
RED LAKE — Roger White of Red Lake was named the Section 8A boys basketball Coach of the Year. White guided the Warriors to the section championship and the state high school tournament where Red Lake fell to Maranatha Christian in the opening round. Red Lake also placed three...
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Race relations council wants more Ojibwe/English signage
BEMIDJI -- “Boozhoo” and “Miigwech” adorn doors on buildings sprinkled throughout Bemidji. Yet, some Bemidjians don’t know that the Ojibwe words mean, which are Greetings or Hello and Thank You. Shared Vision, the race relations council Beltrami County Commissioner Tim...
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Off The Record — 'Fargo:' Episode 1, The Crocodile’s Dilemma. *SPOILERS*
Readers and viewers can join in the conversation as we watch the debut of the new, much-anticipated "Fargo" television series at 9 p.m. Tuesday...
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Mankato players refuse to practice for reinstated coach
MANKATO — Players for the Minnesota State University-Mankato football team announced Wednesday that they would not practice under their newly reinstated coach. Todd Hoffner, who was fired by the university over pornography allegations, announced Tuesday that he would return to...
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Developer comes forward for former BHS site
BEMIDJI — A local developer has emerged with big plans for the site of the former Bemidji High School. The proposed project calls for several...
local / newsApril 15, 2014 - 9:38am
Maggi Stivers | Bemidji Pioneer Derek Claypool is the Chaplain for the Bemidji Police Department, the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Department and the Bemidji Fire Department.
There in a time of need: Local chaplain helps law enforcement, emergency personnel and the community in good times and bad
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BSU students elected to MnSCU student association
BEMIDJI -- Two BSU students will represent students in the greater MnSCU system as they've now been elected to the Minnesota State University Student Association. Kari Cooper, a senior liberal studies major from Sauk Rapids who now serves as BSU co-president, was elected state...
news / localApril 15, 2014 - 6:38pm

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The Pioneer has a new app for iPad users.

BEMIDJI -- Readers of the Pioneer now have one more avenue to get their news. In an exclusive partnership with Lueken's Village Foods, the Pioneer now has an iPad app. ...

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